'World Environment Day' event highlights climate action in Paroa

A special ceremony marking World Environment Day was held in Juma Sharif village of Paroa tehsil under the auspices of the Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and climate resilience

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jun, 2026) A special ceremony marking World Environment Day was held in Juma Sharif village of Paroa tehsil under the auspices of the Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and climate resilience.

District Monitoring Officer Zubair Khan attended the event as chief guest, while Environmental Officer Yousaf Malik, District Programme Manager Babar Qaiser Qureshi, and local elders also addressed the gathering.

The speakers noted that the impacts of global climate change are increasingly being felt in Pakistan and stressed the need for timely and practical measures to address environmental challenges. They emphasized the importance of large-scale tree plantation drives, protection of forests, prevention of unnecessary tree cutting, and raising public awareness against environmentally harmful practices.

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The speakers further underscored that reducing environmental pollution is a shared responsibility and warned that failure to take meaningful action today could leave future generations facing severe environmental consequences.

On the occasion, a protective flood-control embankment constructed to safeguard Juma Sharif village, surrounding settlements, and agricultural lands from flood threats was formally inaugurated. The project is expected to provide significant protection to local communities and farmlands against potential flood-related losses.

The residents of the area appreciated the construction of the embankment and the organization of the World Environment Day awareness event, expressing gratitude to Sarhad Rural Support Programme and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund for their efforts. They described the initiative as a positive step toward community development, environmental protection, and public welfare.

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